Carney's Tavern in Ballston Lake, which has been serving food since reopening in March but was unable to serve alcohol, received its liquor license on Monday. The restaurant now offers full bar service. In other news, Carney's has extended its hours. It is now open from noon to 9 p.m. daily. The tavern is located at 17 Main St. Call 952-7177 for info.

Foundation fundraiser at Javier's

Javier's, the nuevo Latino restaurant in Saratoga Springs, will host a fundraising reception for the local Maddie's Mark Foundation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The $50 ticket covers wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be two raffles.

J&A Prep Kitchen in Crossgates Mall in Guilderland has introduced a new slate of "no ordinary burgers" featuring seven international preparations served with fries for $10.95 apiece.As part of the burger promotion, the restaurant offers a burger challenge: finish a triple-decker bacon-cheeseburger and side of fries to get a T-shirt and your photo on the wall. The restaurant, in the former Houlihan's space across from Regal Cinemas, serves lunch and dinner daily.

Zen Asian-fusion restaurant/lounge opens

Zen, a pan-Asian restaurant that turns into a nightclub after 10 p.m., opened last week at 469 State St., diagonal from Proctors and near Bombers Burrito Bar in Schenectady. The owner is Andy Zheng, who tried a similar blend as a founding partner of the former Tai Restaurant & Lounge in Albany (now Buddha Tea House).Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. The nightclub theme starts at 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The telephone is 280-0388